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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Poisonous Berries

Holley berry
 
 These beautiful berries that are used to decorate our homes on Christmas are actually mildly toxic. When ingested they may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Holly berries are red in color.


Privet berry

These mildly poisonous berries are black in color. The plants have purple colored flowers.


Yew berry

These red or blue berries have poisonous seeds. In case it is absolutely necessary to consume these berries for survival, make sure you do not ingest the poisonous seeds.


Daphne berry

 The berries of this plant having sweet smelling green or pink flowers are poisonous.


Pokeberry

These dark purple berries are poisonous to humans, whereas birds are able to ingest them. They are also called as pokeweed, pokebush.


Doll's eye

This berry is large and white and has a black mark that gives it the appearance of an eye. Doll's eyes are highly poisonous berries that you should watch out for.


Jerusalem berry

These poisonous berries are often confused for cherry tomatoes.


Elderberry

These black, blue-black or red berries are poisonous if consumed.

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